Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction - part 280

Fig. 42: Pinpoint Test E: Defrost System Is Inoperative (E6 - E7) 
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PINPOINT TEST F: DEFROST SYSTEM WILL NOT SHUT OFF AUTOMATICALLY 

Fig. 43: Pinpoint Test F: Defrost System Will Not Shut Off Automatically (F1) 
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Fig. 44: Pinpoint Test F: Defrost System Will Not Shut Off Automatically (F2 - F3) 
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GENERAL PROCEDURES 

HEATED WINDOW GRID WIRE REPAIR 

Material 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

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Fig. 45: Heated Window Grid Wire Repair Material Specification Chart 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

NOTE:

A single break or any breaks which exceed 25 mm (1 inch) in one grid 
cannot be repaired. Install a new rear window glass.

NOTE:

If the first layer of the heated rear window grid (brown) is damaged or 
missing, it will be necessary to apply touch-up paint on the glass prior to 
applying the silver rear window defroster repair.

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

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Fig. 46: Identifying Inoperative Grid Wires 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

1. Repair any inoperative grid wires using rear window defroster repair.  

2. Bring the vehicle up to room temperature of at least 16° C (60° F) or above.  

3. Clean the entire grid line repair area with a non-alcohol based window cleaner.  

4. Mark the location of the grid break on the exterior of the rear window glass. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Glass, Frames and Mechanisms - F150 Pickup